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Agreement for the Partner Testing Point in Iraq

BRITISH COUNCIL

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30 Apr 2026 at 07:54

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, a sub-central government public authority located in London, has completed the award stage of its procurement for the "Agreement for the Partner Testing Point in Iraq." The tender involved partner testing points contracts for all exams in Iraq, focusing on services within the hotel meeting and conference sector. The contract, signed on 14th April 2026, started on 1st May 2026 and will end on 31st October 2026, with potential renewals extending up to three more times, with each extension lasting up to 12 months. The procurement method was below the threshold, with a contract valued at £120,000 gross (£104,347 net) in GBP. The award date was 30th April 2026.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in hotel services, specifically focusing on meeting and conference services. Businesses with operations in Iraq or those capable of providing services remotely should consider competing for similar future tenders. The nature of the contract indicates a need for service providers with capabilities in managing testing events and handling hospitality needs. With the American University Baghdad awarded as the supplier, organisations in the region with expertise in these areas, as well as those interested in international expansion, could benefit from engaging with public sector projects of this kind to grow their business network and market presence.

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Notice Title

Agreement for the Partner Testing Point in Iraq

Notice Description

Partner Testing Points Contracts for all Exams in Iraq

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068eb8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039594-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55100000 - Hotel services

55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£104,347 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY BAGHDAD

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